In the early 16th century the geography of the globe still _______a mystery.




A.maintained
B.continued
C.was
D.remained

Precious metals, gems, and ivory have been used to make buttons, but most buttons are made of ______wood, glass, or plastic.




A.such materials that
B.materials such as
C.such materials as
D.such materials

Apart from the Browns, all of the other families have moved to the oceanfront, which is a safe area.




A.The Browns were the only family who refused to leave their home, since they didn’t think the oceanfront was safe.
B.Though the oceanfront us a safe place to live, the Browns refused to leave their family home when their neighbors suggested it.
C.Their neighbors were unable to persuade the Browns that the oceanfront would be more secure than their home.
D.Unlike the rest of the families, who move to the oceanfront, where it is more secure, the Browns have chosen to stay in their home.

Which of the following is the main topic of the passage?




A.The vibrations produced by insects.
B.The sound made by trees.
C.The mission of the us Forest Service.
D.The effect of insects on trees.

“Would you like another coffee?" "________"




A.I'd love one.
B.Willingly.
C.Very kind of your part.
D.its a pleasure.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
It would have been a much more serious accidents ______ fast at that time.




A.she drove
B.she had driven
C.had she been driving
D.was she driving

According to the passage, all of the following are true of the five-string banjo EXCEPT___




A.it was used by Earl Scruggs
B.it was famous in the production of bluegrass music
C.it had an unfretted string
D.it was a tenor banjo

Which of the following most reflects the author‘s tone in this passage?




A.light and encouraging
B.informative and scientific
C.humorous and sceptical
D.regretful and reminiscent

What is the author’s main purpose in this passage?




A.to promote the Catskills as a vacation destination
B.to introduce visitors to famous Catskills entertainers
C.to describe the history of the Catskills region
D.to compare the Catskills to New England

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions.
“Could you read this essay and give me your opinion on it?”




A.He asked his classmate whether she could read his essay and gave him her opinion on it
B.He made a request to his classmate that she read his essay and give him her opinion on it
C.He asked his classmate to read the essay and give him opinion on it
D.He invited his classmate to read his essay and give her opinion on it